Dr. Marvin D. Combs Memorial Scholarship

Available to first-time and continuing students who are graduates of high schools in Worth, Gentry, Harrison or Nodaway counties, who have declared a major in one of the disciplines housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and who are enrolled on a full-time basis at Northwest. This scholarship may be renewed by maintaining at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA.

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage creative writing and open to all majors. The applicant must submit 5-15 pages of original creative work; more than one work may be submitted. Genres of work submitted may include but are not limited to fiction, poetry, drama or creative non-fiction.

No letter of recommendation required. No scholarship application required. Include a short cover sheet which includes full name, 919#, email address, local address and phone number.

Recipient shall be enrolled full time and shall be one of the following: an English major or minor, a member of Blue Key Society, or a varsity tennis player. Recipient shall also have a GPA of at least 2.50.